Amlodipine Worries
UpdatedI have been taking 5mg for seven days only and found myself feeling so lethargic. If I'm to just stop taking this, is it dangerous or should i take half of 5mg to reduce sudden withdrawal symptoms?
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Hello, Karen! How are you?
That can be a side effect of this medication, however, if you are treating high blood pressure or a cardiac condition, it is far more dangerous to stop taking it and let them continue uncontrolled.
Side effects are typically transient and go away with time, once your body gets used to the medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks.
The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.
Is there anything else I can help with?
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